3 Tasty Zucchini Recipes To Try

Jul 30, 2016 07:04AM
● Published by Melanie Heisinger

Zucchini Lasagna Roll-ups. Photo courtesy of Delish.com.

We all know the summertime veggies are some of the tastiest of the year. Zucchini is one of the most popular summer veggies, and by this time of year, people are typically overwhelmed with them and not sure what to do!

We've put together a few tasty recipes that showcase how yummy zucchini can be, and in creative ways.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to view videos on how to make all recipes included here.

Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups

INGREDIENTS

2 (15-oz.) containers ricotta

3/4 c. grated Parmesan

2 large eggs

1 tsp. garlic powder

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 c. marinara

5 large zucchini, sliced 1/8" thick

1 c. grated mozzarella

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Make ricotta mixture: In a small bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan, egg, and garlic powder and season with salt and pepper.

Spread a thin layer of marinara into the bottom of a 9"-x-13” baking dish.

On each slice of zucchini, spoon a thin layer of sauce, then top with a thicker layer of ricotta mixture, and sprinkle with mozzarella.

Work in batches to fry the zucchini. When the oil is hot, pick up a small mound of spirals with tongs, shake off excess flour and carefully drop in the oil. Use the tongs to separate clumping so that the spirals fry evenly. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Season with more salt and pepper, to taste.

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Season zucchini with salt and toss in flour in a shallow bowl or plate. Whisk beaten eggs with milk in a small bowl. In another bowl, add panko and Parmesan. Working in batches, dredge each piece into flour, egg (letting excess drip off), then panko, and transfer to a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with pepper, and garnish with Parm.